Why is South Africa taking Israel to court for genocide?

DW (English) 2024-01-10

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Israel is set to face the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over genocide allegations initiated by South Africa. The question looms: Why is South Africa expressing such staunch criticism of Israel? And could historical echoes of apartheid be at play?
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